Infrastructure Equipment Operator - Public Services

Town of Mount Pleasant•Mount Pleasant, SC

123d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Equipment Operator supports Public Works activities by operating small and heavy equipment and assisting with construction, repair, and maintenance of Town infrastructure, including roads and drainage systems. The role also performs basic equipment maintenance and may perform manual labor, concrete work, and vegetation removal. The operator represents the Town and interacts with the public on a daily basis, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of prior work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Commercial driver’s license.
Knowledge of building and construction techniques.
Knowledge of effective practices and techniques for operating and maintaining Division equipment.
Knowledge of department safety practices and techniques.
Knowledge of department tools and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately and in detail.
Ability to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
Adequate hearing and visual capability to perform the job safely.
Ability to lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and to push, pull, stand, or walk during the workday.

Responsibilities

Operate dump trucks and other department heavy trucks to haul rock, dirt, refuse, or trash.
Operate small equipment, including chainsaws, pole saws, vibrating tampers, jumping jack tampers, concrete saws and vibrators, walk-behind asphalt rollers, mud hogs, and portable pumps.
Operate backhoes or trackhoes to install or move drainage pipe, dig ditches, and move dirt, rock, and vegetation.
Operate other heavy equipment, including bulldozers, asphalt rollers, skid-steer loaders, mini excavators, and front-end loaders, for construction or maintenance activities.
Perform basic and routine light maintenance of heavy equipment.
Perform hand labor such as shoveling hot mix, cold mix, gravel, and dirt.
Build concrete forms and pour or finish concrete for sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, curbing, and driveway aprons.
Remove brush, trees, and other vegetative debris from worksites as needed.
Perform construction and maintenance duties related to roads, drainage systems, and other Town infrastructure.
Represent the Town and interact with the public on a daily basis.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Travel, including during adverse weather, difficult road conditions, and sometimes evening hours.
Work beyond normal business hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, and Town special events; remain on call to support Town efforts when necessary.